Chief Enterprise Architect

Delaware Nation Industries • Washington, DC

17d

About The Position

Strategic Architecture & Vision: Translate complex business objectives into scalable, resilient, and future-ready enterprise network architectures. Define target-state architecture and long-term technical roadmaps for routing, switching, data center, AI and machine learning, and cloud-native integrations. Drive innovation across the Cisco ecosystem to ensure alignment between physical on-premises networks and software-defined overlay architectures. Technical Governance & Standardization: Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks to ensure global compliance, security, and high availability. Lead Technical Discovery Workshops, High-Level Designs, and Low-Level Designs for strategic enterprise accounts. Oversee multi-architecture solution requirements, including licensing, bills of materials, and managed services integrations. Executive Leadership & Thought Leadership: Advise executive leadership and key customer stakeholders on architectural return on investment, risk mitigation, and digital transformation. Serve as a recognized Subject Matter Expert, contributing to industry thought leadership through publications, white papers, patents, and participation in technology standards bodies. Enhance the technical maturity of the organization by mentoring senior engineering talent and conducting thorough architectural reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 15 years as a principal engineer, architect, or senior technical leader in large-scale enterprise or hyperscale environments.
• Extensive knowledge in Cisco ACI, Nexus, SD-WAN, and advanced integration with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Top-tier certifications such as CCA (Cisco Certified Architect) or CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business objectives into scalable, resilient, and future-ready enterprise network architectures.
• Define target-state architecture and long-term technical roadmaps for routing, switching, data center, AI and machine learning, and cloud-native integrations.
• Drive innovation across the Cisco ecosystem to ensure alignment between physical on-premises networks and software-defined overlay architectures.
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks to ensure global compliance, security, and high availability.
• Lead Technical Discovery Workshops, High-Level Designs, and Low-Level Designs for strategic enterprise accounts.
• Oversee multi-architecture solution requirements, including licensing, bills of materials, and managed services integrations.
• Advise executive leadership and key customer stakeholders on architectural return on investment, risk mitigation, and digital transformation.
• Serve as a recognized Subject Matter Expert, contributing to industry thought leadership through publications, white papers, patents, and participation in technology standards bodies.
• Enhance the technical maturity of the organization by mentoring senior engineering talent and conducting thorough architectural reviews.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior